Urban Wildlife

Annual coop tour highlights student garden experience

Monday, December 5th, 2011, 11:50am

Annual coop tour highlights student garden experience

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - The fourth annual Chicken Coop Tour kicked off Saturday.

Seventeen different coops across Tucson participated, ranging from individual homes to schools. The event is designed to introduce people to the world of urban chicken keeping.

One stop on the tour was Borton Magnet School.

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Reid Park Zoo lion cubs meet their father

Submitted by John Ames on Wednesday, November 30th, 1:23 pm

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Reid Park Zoo's three African lion cubs have been introduced to their father, Shombay, with the entire family making their public debut on Tuesday.

The initial introductions spanned a few days, with Shombay meeting one at a time for a short period each morning. Previously they were separated, but could see each other through a barrier.

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Tour downtown's backyard chicken coops this Saturday

Submitted by Downtown Tucson Partnership

Monday, November 28th, 2011, 12:00pm

Tour downtown's backyard chicken coops this Saturday

You’re in cluck! It’s once again time for the Food Conspiracy’s most popular event – the annual Chicken Coop Tour.

You’d be amazed how many people around town raise chickens in their backyards. Plenty of them are right in the Downtown neighborhoods.

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City council decides to separate Tucson zoo's elephants

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011, 1:52pm

Tucson City Council is moving forward with a plan to relocate one of the elephants from the Reid Park Zoo.

The decision has become controversial. Some are against moving the zoo's older elephant "Connie" to another zoo.

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A new exhibit brings changes for the elephants at Reid Park Zoo

Submitted by JD Wallace on Monday, November 21st, 12:20 pm

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - A new elephant exhibit means big changes for two elephants, Connie and Shaba. The pair has been together at Reid Park almost 30 years.

"We've learned that housing elephants together in pairs is not necessarily what's best for them. Elephants, it's very important for them to have a social structure. For us to be able to do that with these two we've got some great opportunities that have come up," said Reid Park zookeeper Cassie Rogge.

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Cooler temperatures invite chance encounters with wildlife

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Saturday, October 29th, 2011, 10:31am

The following is a news release from the Pima County Health Department:

As southern Arizona weather becomes more enjoyable for outdoor activities, the Pima County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to be cautious when encountering wildlife.

The wild animals that people may run into while enjoying nature can bring them face to face with the rabies virus.

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